Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 38 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Kings demolished the Trail Blazers 126-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.